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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.52, 1,528.02 and 714.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.52, 1,528.02 and 714.21 is: 986.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.52 : 1,528.02 = 714.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.52/1,528.02 = 714.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.52x = 1,528.02 × 714.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.52x = 1,091,327.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,327.16/1,106.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.27

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